Hebrews 13:15-18
Today we are reading Hebrews 13.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Hebrews 13:15-18 - Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. 16 And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. 18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions"
Honest Questions
1. How frequently do you "offer up a sacrifice of praise to God" in your home? How do you usually facilitate those times when you have them?
2. When was the last time you shared a meal with someone that was not an immediate member of your family?
3. Do you ever participate in any sort of community service outside of your church? If so, what do you do and why do you do it?
4. Do you think of the use of your spiritual gifts, charity, and/or community service as a sacrifice/offering to God? Explain.
5. How frequently do you call the people you think of as your spiritual leaders to ask if they need your help in any way?
6. Do you think of yourself as an "obedient" member of the church you attend or do you find that thought uncomfortable in some way? Should that phrase be embraced, rejected, or modified? Why?
7. How frequently do your leaders check in on you and your family to see how you are doing? Do you tell your leaders how it is with your soul or is that something you expect them to discover on their own?
8. Would you be willing to reach out to some of the leaders in your family, work, church, community, state, or nation and express your gratitude for them while volunteering to help them out and asking to pray for them? If so, at what level would you be most interested in doing something like that?
9. What was your favorite verse in Hebrews 13 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Hebrews 13?
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